Born in Dover on Feb. 4, 1939, the son of Chester E., Sr. and Mary V. (McKenna) Bickford. He grew up in Dover, and attended schools in Dover and moved here 26 years ago.

He was a former member of the United States Marine Corps.

Chet worked for the University of New Hampshire for 38 years on the grounds and road crew and retired in 2001. He enjoyed all the times he and his sons would go on motorcycle rides and four-wheeler rides. He was a member of the Eastern Motorcycle Club and raised different breeds of dogs, with the Pit Bulls being his favorite. Spending time with his family and grandchildren was his favorite past time. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

Chet leaves his mother, Mary Bickford of Dover; four sons, Chester E. Bickford, III of Dover, Dale C. Bickford of Milton, James T. Bickford of Gonic, and Shane Bickford of Somersworth; two daughters, Tammy Wynn and Bambi Bickford, both of Dover; a brother, Larry Bickford of Lebanon, Maine; and a sister and brother-in-law, Mary and James Goodell of New Mexico; 11 grandchildren, Kera Wynn of Dover, Nicolas Bickford of Alton, Jedediah Wynn of Dover, Natasha Bickford of Milton, Mariah Bickford of Dover, Kaylah Bickford of Dover, Cody Bickford of Hampton, Elizabeth Belanger of Florida, Kelsey Bickford of Somersworth, and Matthew Will and Brandy McDonald both of Dover; a great-granddaughter, Nevaeh Bickford of Dover; his girlfriend of 23 years, Patricia Reardon of Dover, along with several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father, Chester E. Bickford, Sr.

Funeral services will be private. Arrangements are through the Tasker Funeral Home, Dover.

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She was born on June 24, 1943, in Springfield, Mass., the daughter of John L. and Anna (Rasmusen) Campbell.

She went to Boston College and received a bachelor of arts degree in teaching. Margaret went on to become a flight attendant for American Airlines. Of her 40 years with the airlines, she took great pride flying the military personnel during wartime.

She enjoyed traveling, cooking for her family and friends, but most of all she treasured spending time with her grandson, Ashton.

She is survived by her three daughters, Shanna L.T. Lewis and her husband, Eric, of Dover, Krista D. Tischendorf of Dover, and Tracy L. Melton and her husband, David, of Las Vegas, Nev.; her two sisters, Barbra Murray of Pembroke, Mass., and Mary Coughlin of Needham, Mass., and one grandchild, Ashton. She also leaves behind many close nieces, nephews and friends, whom she cherished.

She was predeceased by her husband, Donald E. Brown.

A burial service was held on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Bourne National Cemetery at Bourne Air Force Base in Bourne, Mass.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Centralized Memorial Processing Center, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-9376.

She was the granddaughter of Charles Watson of Mamaroneck, N.Y., and Robin and Larry Crosby of Lyndeborough, and Matthew and Jennifer Brown of Dover. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins who were waiting to hold and love her. They include Timothy Granfield of Dover, Todd Watson of New Hampshire, Stephanie (Watson) Harper of Texas, Robert Hensley of Milford, Andrew Baker of Florida, and Nathan Watson and Roger, Sarah, Adam, Emily and Hannah Crosby, all of Lyndeborough.

A funeral service was held Saturday, Sept. 10, at Tasker Funeral Home, Dover, with burial following in Pine Hill Cemetery, Dover.

Those who wish may make memorial donations to National Share Office, St. Joseph Health Center, Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Inc., 300 First Capitol Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301.

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Alex B. Chappell

Free spirit; avid hiker

Alex Brandon Chappell, 21, of Somersworth, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005, as the result of a swimming accident in Lake Bonaparte in upstate New York.

Alex was born June 28, 1984, in Portsmouth. He was the son of Steve and Patti (Short) Chappell, and brother of Steffi, to whom he taught a lot about life.

Alex graduated from Somersworth High School in the class of 2002, where he established a powerful bond with several teachers. He was a loyal friend, a free spirit and a true individual to the end. Alex had very eclectic tastes in music; he especially liked punk and classic rock and ska. He loved to ski, and did so as often as time and money allowed.

Alex had attended Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y., for three years, and was enrolled there as a senior mechanical engineering major. While at Clarkson he was on the Dean's List every semester. He took great delight in the frigid cold of Potsdam winters.

Alex was a lifelong devoted Patriots fan and newly minted Red Sox fan. He was an avid hiker and member of the 4000 Footer Club, having finished the 48 4,000-foot mountains in New Hampshire before graduating from high school.

Alex will be sorely missed by his parents, Steve and Patti Chappell, and sister Steffi, 17, and his grandfather, John S. Chappell, all of Somersworth; grandparents Virginia Lee and Harold Short, of Georgetown, Del.; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins scattered across the country; hordes of friends, both local and at Clarkson, and his lovable cat, Tessie.

A memorial service to celebrate his life was held Saturday, Sept. 10, at St. John's United Methodist Church, Dover.

Arrangements are by the Tasker Funeral Home, Dover.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Mount Washington Observatory, either online at www.mountwashington.org, or via mail at 2779 White Mountain Highway, P.O. Box 2310, North Conway, NH 03860-2310, in honor of Alex's great love for the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

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She was born in Rochester on Jan. 27, 1930, the daughter of Joseph and Wilomena (Routhier) Gagne. She was educated at Holy Rosary School in Rochester, and moved to Dover more than 53 years ago.

During the late 1940s and early 1950s, she worked at the Clarostat Manufacturing Co. in Dover. She was a member of the L&A Club of the Farm Bureau, and loved to travel. She enjoyed their winter home in Spring Hill, Fla., from January through May for 15 years, and always wanted the best for her children and family.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, George R. Day; two daughters, Laverne Rice and her husband, David, of Rochester, and Anna Provencher and her husband, Tony, of Dover; a grandson, Wayne Arsenault; five step-grandchildren, Darcy Rolando, Kathryn Rice, Meaghan Rice, Jennifer Rice, and David Rice; five great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 6, at Tasker Funeral Home, Dover, with burial following in Pine Hill Cemetery, Dover.

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Robert G. Fifield

U.S. Air Force veteran

Robert G. FifieldRobert G. Fifield, 63, of 34 New York St., Dover, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005, surrounded by his loving wife and family at home.

Born Sept. 7, 1942, the son of Gerald and Dorothy (Capen) Stewart, he was a former resident of Bradenton, Fla.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served for 20 years from 1959 to 1979, and retired as a Sergeant.

He was a former security guard at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for five years, was a limo driver, and for 15 years operated Bobby's Ice Cream Truck in Rochester, Somersworth and Dover.

He is survived by his best friend and wife, Gloria L. Doyon Fifield; a stepdaughter, Michelle Hutchins, and three other daughters in Colorado. He leaves 15 very special grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters Beverly Hall, June Hamel, Sandra Colb, and Geraldine Stewart; brothers Michael Stewart, Alan Stewart, Chester Stewart, Larry Hall and Jackie Hall, as well as a very special great-nephew, Nicholas J. Batista, who he helped raise. He will be greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews, as well as his cousins and other family members.

There are no calling hours. A memorial gathering and service to celebrate his life was held Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Dover Post #8 American Legion.

The Tasker Funeral Home of Dover assisted the family with arrangements.

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She was born in Manchester on April 24, 1952, the daughter of Philip S. and Elizabeth C. (Praino) Lapoint. She was a 1970 graduate of Dover High School, and received her nursing degree from the Sacred Heart School of Nursing, class of 1973, beginning a lifelong career as a registered nurse.

She had formerly worked at the Osteopathic Hospital in Portland, Maine, and for 10 years worked at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Dover, on the telemetry floor on Douglass North.

An avid gardener, Liz also enjoyed reading; spending time with her Akita, Ted; relaxing at Kilkenny, and traveling. She treasured most the simple things in life; time spent with family and friends at Winterfests, blueberry picking, swimming in the ocean and practicing yoga.

She was a communicant of St. Joseph Church.

She is survived by her mother, Elizabeth E. Lapoint of Dover; her siblings, Daniel T.C. Lapoint and his wife, Brenda, of Durham, Maine, Michael R. Lapoint and his wife, Janet, of Rollinsford, Patricia A. Clark and her husband, Harold, of Dover, Annemarie Greenberg and her husband, Michael, of Manchester, Conn., Steven E. Lapoint and his wife, Terri, of Somersworth, and Jean L. Richard and her husband, Stephen, of Barrington.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, Sept. 12, at St. Joseph Church, Dover, with burial following at New Berlin City Cemetery, Berlin.

Memorials in her name may be made to Seacoast Hospice, 642 Central Ave., Dover, or your local SPCA.

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Gladys LeCornec

Former nurse

Gladys LeCornec, 90, formerly of Epsom, and Malden, Mass., died Monday, Sept. 5, 2005, at Langdon Place of Dover.

She moved to New Hampshire in 1982 from Malden. Gladys was a registered nurse for the City of Everett, Mass., where her chief duty was the nursing supervisor for the Board of Health.

While in Malden, Gladys was a member of the 1st Lutheran Church of Malden.

She had graduated from the Whidden School of Nursing at Whidden Hospital in Everett, Mass.

She was the widow of John W. LeCornec.

Members of the family include her son, Jon W. LeCornec of Tyngsboro, Mass.; grandchildren Michael, David and Kellie, and a great-grandson, Tristan. A niece, Avian Bell of Epsom, and a nephew, Robert Carlson of Cleveland, Ohio, also survive her.

Gladys? son, Peter J. LeCornec, died in May 2001.

A graveside service was held Thursday, Sept. 8, in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody, Mass.

Arrangements are under the direction of Tasker Funeral Home, Dover.

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Lorraine Mary Lutton

Former business owner

Former business ownerLorraine M. Lutton died on Sept. 5, 2005, at the Dover Rehabilitation and Living Center in Dover.

She was born May 5, 1931, in Van Buren, Maine, to Leone and Romeo Morin.

She was married to John Lutton on May 1, 1954, in Hartford, Conn., for 44 years. The two owned and operated the Tent Shop in Vernon, Conn., and then J&L Upholstery in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Lorraine loved to bowl and gamble on the slot machines, where she was quite lucky.

Two children, William Lutton of Lee, and Susan Fusco of Rockville, Conn., survive her, along with three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; six brothers; two sisters, and several nieces and nephews.

The family will hold a private memorial service.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Seacoast Hospice, 642 Central Ave., Dover, NH 03820.

Arrangements are under the direction of Purdy Memorial Chapel/Oyster River Crematory, Lee.

Born in Jamaica Plain, Mass., on Dec. 22, 1915, the daughter of Nicholas and Mary (Hrenuk) Dowhanczuk, she had lived here for more than 57 years. Olga was a former longtime resident of Piscataqua Road, and a member of the Back River Road Community Club. She enjoyed helping neighbors and other residents at the Union Court area, and was an avid reader.

Olga was a member of St. Joseph Church.

The widow of Boleslaw N. Sabol, who died in 1986, she is survived by two daughters, Caroline McGlone and her husband, John, of Dover, and Virginia Astarita and her husband, John, of Las Vegas, Nev.; three sons, Leon B. Sabol and his wife, Nancy, of Milton, Fla., Gregory W. Sabol of Ossipee, and Richard Sabol and his wife, Laurie, of Dover. She also leaves 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Michael J. Sabol, in 1979.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, Sept. 13, at St. Joseph Church, Dover, with burial following in St. Mary New Cemetery, Dover.

Memorials in her name may be made to the charity of one's choice.

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Katherine C. Stanley

St. Mary Church member

St. Mary Church memberKatherine C. Stanley, 98, of 2 Chesley St., Dover, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, at the Mark Wentworth Home in Portsmouth.

Born in Dover on June 21, 1907, the daughter of William M. and Mary E. (Mahoney) Clement, she was a graduate of Dover schools and had lived here all of her lifetime.

Katherine was a member of St. Mary Church, a charter member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and was a member of the former St. Mary's Parish Couples Club.

The widow of Hubert C. Stanley, who died in 1989, she is survived by a son and his wife, Thomas and Catherine Stanley of Dover; a granddaughter and her husband, Katherine E. and Steve Sarber, and two great-grandchildren, Jaden and Hunter Sarber, all of Anchorage, Alaska; and several nieces and nephews, including Jo-An Workman and William Steuerwald, both of Dover.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Daniel Clement, and a sister, Mildred Reynolds.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, Sept. 14, at St. Mary Church, Dover, with burial following in St. Mary New Cemetery.

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He was born in Culver City, Calif., on April 27, 1929, the son of Earl and Eva (Swanson) Watkins.

He was a decorated U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, having received the Air Medal 7th Oak Leaf Cluster, the Purple Heart and many more medals and decorations. He served for more than 20 years, and was a Sergeant when he retired in 1969. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans.

Charles founded the Seacoast Swimming Association, coached competitive swimming, and was also very involved with the former Senior Baseball League, where he was also a coach.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Hannelore (Schnieder) Watkins; two sons, Thomas Watkins of Dover, and Robert Watkins and his wife, Margaret, of North Hampton; a daughter, Carolyn Dupont and her husband, David, of Dover, and five grandchildren, Hannah Watkins, Jacob Watkins, Chris Dupont, Michael Dupont and Ryan Dupont.

Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are by the Tasker Funeral Home, Dover.

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He was born in Dover on Nov. 20, 1953, the eldest son of Willis and Marilyn (Varney) Wentworth. He was a graduate of Noble High School, class of 1972.

On July 21, 1973, he married the love of his life, Cheryl D. Chadbourne. Together they raised their six children in the home that Tim built with help from family and friends.

For more than 30 years, Tim worked for Genest Concrete in Sanford, Maine. He also owned and operated the Great Green Barrier Company with his son, Zeke.

Tim was a strong man of good judgment with a big heart. He loved watching his children play sports, riding in his Corvettes, spending time with the Vetteheads on his computer, and most recently helping his son, Zeke, build his own home next door. Tim will be remembered as an honest, intelligent man who had the ability to figure out how anything worked and the ingenuity to fix it.

Tim is survived by his wife, Cheryl; son Ezekiel and his fiancée, Katie Soucy, and daughters Autumn, Alyssa, and Ashley, all of North Berwick, and daughter Abby of Seward, Alaska. He leaves his mother, Marilyn, and brother, Tylor and his wife, Julie, all of Berwick, and his sisters, Dolly Bolduc and her husband, Dale, and Stacey Camire and her husband, David, all of North Berwick. He also leaves his brother-in-law, Everett Chadbourne, Jr., and his wife, Debbie, his sister-in-law, Patsy Koelker and her husband, Thomas, all of North Berwick, as well as his sister-in-law, Judith Garrett of South Berwick. He leaves several nieces, nephews, and aunts, including a favorite aunt, Louise Varney, of Rockland, Maine.s girlfriend of 23 years, Patricia Reardon of Dover, along with several nieces and nephews.

Tim was predeceased by his father, Willis, and his son, Zachary, in 1995.

Tim was a quiet, humble, and private man, and so per his wishes, there will be no visiting hours. A private service will be held at the Wentworth family cemetery in Berwick, Maine. He is deeply loved and will be missed by all.

Tim's family would like to thank their four brave heroes, Hank, Greg, Jerry, and Adam, AMR of Massachusetts, Inc., and the Anna Jaques Hospital, as well as Dr. Colleen M. Ryan, MD, and the talented, tireless staff of the Mass General ICU Burn Center. They also thank their family and friends for their support and the outpouring of prayer during this difficult time.

Arrangements are by the McIntire-McCooey Funeral Home, South Berwick.

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